Man guilty of burglary dies by morphine overdose in jail crisis
Missoula reports Charles Fischer found guilty of burglary by jury last Saturday. At 5 AM he died from morphine taken last night during a personal crisis. The jury later ruled death caused by self poisoning with morphine while in custody en route to Deer Lodge for a 14 year sentence. Kirkwood, Fischer’s ally, assisted in the escape attempt and later faced questions and possible self harm. Coroner held an inquest with a guarded Kirkwood as key witness.
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Missoula
Charles Fischer
Fischer
Deer Lodge
Allen
Kirkwood
Drs. Pryor
McCullough
Parsons
Lacy
Learing
Miller
Webster
Hayes
A. J. Violet
Phil Gangdon
F. M. McChaffle
J. P. Olson
Bus Broman
J. W. Wood
Night Watch
Pryor
Orchard Expansion Plans Amid Blossoming Plums At McClain Farm
Mr. McClain plans to enlarge his orchard this year and stock the nursery with new trees. He anticipates a strong year for plums, with many trees already showing productive growth and better than expected results.
Andrew Brown's Sad Story of Lost Ranch and Prison
An elderly man aged 70, Andrew Brown, is sent to the poor farm in Missoula after returning from a six year prison term for killing his partner during a dispute at a ranch near Glendive. He finds his affairs ruined as horses, papers, and claims were moved on by others, leaving him with little. He traveled to Missoula with $29 from Warden Conley.
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Missoula
Andrew Brown
Glendive
Brown
Deer Lodge
Conley
Stevensville Notes Reflect Local Visits and Health News
Miss M A Baker returns to Missouri after 18 months with J J Bond family. A J Gibson inspects training school work. Mrs G W Fowler recovers at Victor. FE Ewart and infant daughter visit Butte. J B De Nayer family visits Missoula. son needs medical care. E P Woods travels to the coast for health. son Arthur with him. Mrs I N Smith visits daughter Mrs Sharp. sons Will and Earl arrive. G T Baggs visits Missoula. Misses Ethel Bruce and May Brink arrive from Red Wing Minnesota. Bruce teaches Etna. Brink visits sister Mrs George S Walters at Victor. Dr and Mrs R W Beck hosted by Lon May. Clara Buck visits Missoula aunt. Ernie Baker and Marion Baggs depart for coast work. Infant of Russell Apling ill. State board of health investigates spotted fever in the valley. Crescent wheels Missoula Hdw Ce.
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Stevensville
M.A. Baker
Missouri
J. J. Bond
A. J. Gibson
Misenula
G. W. Fowler
Victor
FE. FE
Ewart
Butte
Peter Hughes
J. B. de Nayer
Missoula
Ethel Bruce
May Brink
Red Wing
Minn
Miss Bruce
Etna
Miss Brink
George S. Walters
R. W. Beck
Lon May
Clara Buck
J. T. Williams
Ernie Baker
Marion Baggs
Russell Apling
State Board of Health
The Cow's Remarkable Escape From a Montana Trestle
In Missoula on May 13 a cow wandered onto the Northern Pacific trestle over the Rattlesnake Creek. It crossed about half the span, slipped, and fell into the creek, tumbling 200 feet downstream before surfacing and scrambling up the hill. The high water likely saved its life.
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Missoula
Griffith Baby Provided For Missoula
Mrs. Gertie Griffith in Missoula brought her seven month old son to the county commissioners. The child was placed with Mrs. George F. Brooks who handed him to Mrs. Odenwald for care. The Kings Daughters likely will ensure the baby has necessities.
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Missoula
Gertie Griffith
Board of County Commissioners
George F. Brooks
Perfect spotted fever case in Missoula patient W T Watter
In Missoula on May 13 doctors Spottswood and Parsons diagnosed a definitive spotted fever case in W T Watter a timber cruiser and estimator who had worked in the Bitter Root valley. He resided on West Cedar street Manheim and fell ill after returning from the valley. His treatment will be meticulously watched and pursued with full medical effort.
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Missoula
Austrian in assault case brought to Justice in Missoula
Sheriff OConnell of Lewis and Clark county sought George Sneeberger the Austrian accused of assault. Sneeberger returned with his man after a clash stemming from a refused dance with another man’s wife. The injured man was reported in critical condition.
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Missoula
O'Connell
Lewis and
Clarke County
George Sneeberger
Sneeberger
Mrs Swart Taken Ill In Transit To Missoula Hospital
Mrs H A Swart of Hamilton was brought to Missoula hospital this morning by Bitter Root train crew and stretcher. Her condition tonight is very low and doctors expect a difficult recovery. Her husband accompanied her on the trip.
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Missoula
H. A. Swart
Hamilton
Man Returns from Long Away to Ontario Farm Life
The article follows Mr. Swasy who left his valley life many times seeking the Fast, selling his home and ranch stock on four trips. He finally traveled toward Canada by the Burlington route through Omaha, turned back near Omaha, and returned with his wife and son to Hamilton.
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Mr. Swasy
Canada
Burlington
Omaha
Hamilton
De Borgia Grows as Coeur d'Alene Branch Townsite
Missoula May 13 Wilur Ca'ln has returned from survey work in De Borgia where F Cournoyer plans a five block townsite. De Borgia grows fast with two stores two hotels two saloons and several dwellings near Deer Creek mining camp. Mail orders go to Colder Rule Missoula.
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Missoula
Inre
de Ro «Sia
Montana
Deer Creek Mining Company
Dr Pixley Leaves Northern Pacific Hospital
Dr Pixley leaves the Northern Pacific hospital after years of service and opens offices in the First National Bank building in Missoula. The new offices are described as among the finest in the city.
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Missoula
Pixley
Northern Pacific Hospital
First National Bank
First National Bank OF
Train Wreck Kills Wilbur Sly on Bearmouth Site
A Norris & Rowe traveling show wreck near Bearmouth Montana claimed the life of Wilbur Sly a 20 year old employee in the car repairing department on his fourth day. A broken chain during crane work caused fatal injuries as the wrecking crew cleared the scene and the show proceeded to Helena that night.
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Missoula
Norris & Rowe
Bearmouth
Helena
Wilbur Sly
Sly
No. 5
Marsh Bros
Marriage at Catholic Church officiated by Father Palladino
A wedding is planned at the Catholic church at an morning hour officiated by Father Palladino. The couple will live in Hampton after a brief honeymoon toward the East. The groom resides in Hamilton and the bride in Gold Creek. he is 39 and she is described as a contemporary bride.
Why He Withdrew Charges In Edwards Appointment Matter
Major E H Becker manager of the Gazette Publishing company explains withdrawing charges against Major J E Edwards agent of the Crow Indians. He cites a clerk’s statements as unworthy and possibly malice driven and denies any conference with former Senator Carter or local matters affecting the withdrawal.
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The
Standard
Helena
Billings
E. H. Becker
Gazette Publishing Company
J. E. Edwards
Becker
Major Edwards
Butte
Carter
Commencement Exercises at Montana Wesleyan University
Helena May 19 commencement events for the Montana Wesleyan University run Friday May 23 through Wednesday May 28 with diplomas in liberal arts academy and business awarded. Graduates include Melvin Ruhmer Gertrude Storer and Mattie Laphington Anna Broderson Ermat Hayes Roy Tovey M W Jackson Nellie Monk Lizzie Broderson Maggie Kilcougne Iva Morton.
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Helena
Montana Wesleyan University
Montana
College of Liberal Arts
Melvin Ruhmer
Gertrude Storer
Mattie Laphington
Anna Broderson
Ermat Hayes
Academy
Roy To
Henry A. James
R. M. Craven
Department of Oratory
R. G. Young
P. H. M. Fieldsport
Board of Trustees
Quiet Elopement Unfolds in Missoula Hope
D. A. Ford and Miss May McKinney wed quietly at Hope on Saturday night under Justice Henry Sisson. The couple, both known in Missoula, plan to reside there soon with Mrs Sisson and Engineer Recht attending the ceremony.
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Missoula
D. A. Ford
Miss May McKinney
Hope
Henry Sisson
Miss McKinney
Ben
Walace
Ae Company
Ford
Sisson
Engineer Recht
Missoula Ravalli Meet Debates Spotted Fever Expert Funding
A joint Missoula and Ravalli county meeting discusses hiring a spotted fever expert. Ravalli says no funds can be allocated while Missoula argues for it. Attorney General Donovan says action unnecessary as governor directs Dr. Longeway to secure an expert, returning in four to five days.
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Missoula
Missoula and
Ravalli
Ravalli Board
Baker
Ravalli County
Hall
Missoula County
Donovan
Helena
Longeway
The
State Board
Lord Tennyson Marble Portrait Discovered at Times Building
An imperishable marble bust of Lord Tennyson is embedded in the north wall of the New York Times building. Discovered by journalist John Tregaskis and architect H M Devoe, the half life size portrait blends with natural veining, drawing crowds as passersby pause to study the feat of natural stone artistry.
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New York Times
Lord Tennyson
Times
John Tregaskis
H. M. Devoe
Park Avenue
Nixon Wants to Be Boss of Tammany Hall
Lewis Nixon said in an Evening Post interview he would resign the leadership of Tammany if he cannot direct affairs his way. The dispute stemmed from the sachems split over reappointing grand sachem Feitner for another year. Action was postponed for a week.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
Evening Post
Tammany Hall
Tammany Society
Feitner
Nixon
John F. Carroll
Feilner
Tricks of the Usurer Exposed by Cleric on Decimal Ruse
A clergyman warns of lenders using legal chattel mortgages to mask usury. He cites the tactic of placing a decimal to mislead borrowers about true rates, typically charging 10 percent monthly or 1% per year, while papers show 115 percent annually. The Legal Aid society is urged to challenge the scheme.
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New York Times
Legal Aid Society
Jail for Joseph Brown Four-Year Term in Missoula
Sheriff Prescott moved Joseph Brown to the penitentiary for four years for attempting to assault a woman, noting the term will be reduced by any good conduct allowances.
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Missoula
Prescott
Joseph Brown
Examination Set for Post Office Clerks and Carriers
The United States civil service commission announces a May 31 examination in Missoula for clerk and carrier positions in the post office service. Open to bright energetic young persons aged 18 to 45 who are not afraid of hard work.
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Missoula
United States Civil Service Commission
Het
Co K
Carrier
Post Office Service
Federal
Missoula Update on Mrs Murray Illness and Recovery
In Missoula on May 13 Mrs Lewie Murray nee Parker, long ill, improved in spring and was briefly in hospital. She has been moved to her mother's Grant Creek home where she is recovering.
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Missoula
Lewie Murry
Parker
Grant Creek
Death of Helena Boy from Pneumonia
A seven year old son of Mrs. Meade of Helena dies of pneumonia at a hospital after multiple prior attacks. He had attended the Sacred Heart academy and his mother is hospitalized. Remains may be shipped to Wisconsin to join his father.
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Missoula
Bitter Root nursery man forecasts 4000 to 5000 boxes crop
T A McClain of the Bitter Root nursery visits Missoula and predicts a strong apple year for the valley. He believes his 100 acres will yield 4000 to 5000 boxes as trees recover from the prior season.
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Missoula
T. A. McClain
Bikes for eighteen dollars headline in Missoula note
Levi Swasy of Hamilton returned from an eastern trip and will likely remain in the Bitter Root valley after multiple attempts to leave. Bishop & Kern in Missoula report the sale of bikes for eighteen dollars.
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Missoula
Levi Swasy
Hamilton
Willin al
Riter to Leave in a Few Days
Missoula May 13 J D Riter formerly manager of the Clark flour in South Missoula will soon resign to accept another position in Butte in a day or two His many friends regret his departure The European free bus meet all trains.
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Missoula
J. D. Riter
Clark Flour
South Missoula
Wllev
Butte
Erenorth
Man Breaks Leg in Station Scuffle at Missoula
H A Sohm night operator at Thompson on the Northern Pacific slipped while scuffling at the Missoula station yesterday and broke a leg. He was taken to the railway hospital for treatment on No. 4.
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Missoula
H. A. Sohm
Thompson
Northern Pacific
Mrs Cowell In Critical Condition In Missoula
A Chicago dispatch says Mrs Charles Cowell is in a critical condition with husband Mr Cowell at her bedside. It is unclear if she has undergone an operation yet.
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Missoula
Chicago
Charles Cowell
Marriage License Issued To John Milan and Mrs Mount
Missoula on May 13 issued a marriage license by Court Clerk Kemp to John Milan and Mrs Mount. The filing confirms legal union pending ceremony details in the local registry.
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Missoula, Mont
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G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
H. T. Ryman
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G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
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McBride’s
Dr. Pixley
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Sis
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Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
J. M. Lucy
Union
A. B. Hammond, A. G. England, J. M. Keith
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John M
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